Cross Country Skate & Classic Camp December 2010 and March 2011. Dates to be determined.
We bring the unique Snow Performance functional movement
approach to both Skate and Classic cross country techniques.
As with our Alpine and Tele offerings, the XC program
provides innovative, cutting-edge instruction of the most
efficient skiing movements. And while these movements are
World Cup race inspired, this is not primarily a
race-oriented program. Rather, it’s for the skier who wants
to Skate and Classic smoothly, in all terrain, while
expending the least effort for the greatest power output.
Our clinics are geared for intermediate skiers (those who
can get around on most cross country terrain) and above who
simply want the best coaching available in either classic or
skate skiing, or both.
The program is built around lots of mileage, plenty of video
analysis, and all aspects of the movements of XC. Certainly
we explore the various “techniques” – V1, V2, V2 Alternate,
and Diagonal in Skate, and Diagonal Stride and Kick Double
Pole in Classic – but more importantly we build from the
basics that are already contained in your existing
movements. For those who have gravity-assisted ski
backgrounds, we will also show how the same skills you use
in your downhill skiing – be it on Alpine or Telemark gear –
are common to XC, as well. And for those interested in
racing or improving their race results, we will get into the
ins and outs of waxing, of training for competition, and
terrain tactics.
The days will be broken into two
sessions, each dedicated to either Skate or Stride. For
those who want, we’ll get into the ins and outs of waxing,
of training for competition, and terrain tactics.
